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A Tattoo called him to Costa Rica

While fishing at Scott Lake Lodge in Canada, Tom Olivo noticed a roosterfish tattoo on the leg of his guide, Cory Craig. "That fish...

Crocodile Attack Kills Costa Rica Fisherman

In a rare event in Costa Rica, a local fisherman was attacked by a crocodile, not once but twice, resulting in his death. The...

Todd Staley Of Costa Rica Wins IGFA Conservation Award

For the first time in its history, the International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) top award for conservation goes to a Costa Rica citizen. Todd...

Roosevelt’s Costa Rica fishing trip to Isla del Coco

Did you know that U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Costa Rica's Isla del Coco? Thanks to Larry Chastain we were able to get and digitize...

Fishing Costa Rica: Tie a Ribbon Around the Yellow Sailfish Tree

When the hillsides along the Pacific Ocean bloom bright yellow, it is time to go fishing, because that is when you will see the double digit days of sailfish that makes Costa Rica a premier destination for sailfish anglers.

Leonardo DiCaprio is watching what happens in Costa Rica

Renowned actor Leonardo DiCaprio celebrated on his Twitter account the Costa Rican government's decision to expand the marine territory of Cocos Island. The Hollywood...

U.S. Coast Guard Increases Cooperation with Costa Rica and Regional Partners on Illegal Fishing

The US Coast Guard ship STONE leads Operation Southern Shield, the first patrol dedicated to illegal fishing in Costa Rican waters Today in Golfito, the...

For the Oceans Foundation takes lead for Ocean Conservation for Costa Rica

There is growing international interest in the conservation of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a vast area of largely thriving but threatened ocean stretching Southwest...

Fishing nations agree better protection for mako shark

North Atlantic fishing nations have pledged to better protect the endangered shortfin mako shark by ending overfishing from 2022 and helping stocks to rebound...

16,000 Dead Sailfish in Costa Rica: Sport Fishermen can help change that

Tuna like Yos Disan’s recent catch are common these days close to shore At the same time the number of sailfish caught and released by...
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Costa Rica Warns Drivers About Fake QR Code Parking Scam

Costa Rica is warning drivers about a scam in which fake parking or violation notices are being left on windshields in paid parking areas....

Costa Rica Lands Two Spots on Travel + Leisure’s 2026 Best New Hotels List

Two Costa Rican properties have earned spots on Travel + Leisure magazine's 2026 It List of the world's 100 best new hotels. The publication...

El Salvador Opens Mass Trial Against Gang leaders

El Salvador’s justice system on Monday opened a trial against some 486 people accused of belonging to the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several founders...

Honduran Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Students

Honduran riot police fired tear gas Monday at students protesting a proposed cut to the budget of the National Autonomous University of Honduras. About...